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While many chemicals in cosmetic products pose slight or absolutely no risk, dozens have been linked to substantial medical conditions, including cancer, and neurological harm. Cosmetic chemicals can enter a person's body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and pose the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in water, food, and a lot of other common products. Yet, no category of consumer products is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal products, including Bath & Body Works Shimmer Body Oil At The Beach. Though many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products likely pose little risk, exposure to a few is associated with serious health problems, including cancer.